For gardeners who wish to encourage bees and butterflies to visit their garden, the following list of flowers is recognized as bee and butterfly favorites:
FT05 Ice Ballet Butterfly Plant (Asclepias incarnata)
Icy white flowers, for garden or cutting, on plants growing 42 inches tall,
hardy to zone 3. Cannot ship to HI
10 Seed Package $2.50
BEES
1A009 Medico Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa )
Alfalfa produces a large amount of nectar, which is highly attractive to many species
of bees, and from which honey bees produce excellent crops of high quality honey. This
strain of alfalfa can be made into a tea by placing two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup
of boiling water and soaking for 15 minutes. This tea is used to treat arthritis, boils,
digestive disorders, urinary tract infections and bowel disorders. The chlorophyll in this
brew will also dispatch of bad breath. Eating the sprouts in salads is also very
beneficial.
Small pack. $1.95
1A008 Red Clover ( Trifolium pratense )
Clover is highly attractive to bees. Red Clover has long had a reputation as a cancer
fighter. The plant contains large amounts of tocopherol, a potent antioxidant form of
vitamin E that has been shown to prevent tumor formation in animal studies. It may also
provide effective relief for menopausal symptoms as elements of the plant behave like
estrogen. A tea can be made by boiling three teaspoons of dried flower tops per cup of
water and steeping 15 minutes. Drink 3 cups a day.
Small Pack $1.95
G072 MOSQUITO PLANT ( Agastache cana )
This hardy perennial will provide you with sweetly scented foliage and large 1"
rosy- purple flowers. It attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The crushed foliage
rubbed on the skin is said to repel mosquitoes.
10 seeds $2.00
FA88 Pink Pinheads (Gomphrena dispersa)
Heat loving annual with pink flower heads, for garden or basket. Grows 12" tall, annual blooming in about 12 weeks after transplanting.
40 seeds $2.15
H883 Vitex ( Vitex negundo )
A magnificent garden plant, it blooms profusely all summer attracting bees and
butterflies. The plants can achieve a height of 10 ft. or more. Plants are used
medicinally to relieve headaches, dizziness, colds and mental problems.
10 seeds $2.00
HR370 BORAGE ( Borage Officinalis )
Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant.
50 seeds $1.75
HR229 THYME, ENGLISH ( Thymus vulgaris )
Seasoning for poultry chowders, stews, sauces and pickles. Good honey plant for bees.
50-75 seeds $1.75
HR167 LEMON MINT ( Monarda citriodora )
Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant
have been used to dress wounds.
35 seeds $1.75
HR105 BALM, LEMON ( Melissa officinalis )
Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri
and the flowers attract bees.
25 seeds $1.75
1A009 Medico Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa )
Alfalfa produces a large amount of nectar, which is highly attractive to many species
of butterflies, including the Orange Sulphur, Eastern Black Swallowtail and many others.
Small pack. $1.95
D8524 PURPLE PASSION FLOWER ( Passiflora )
Seems to be a favorite nectar source of the Gulf Fritillary, but draws many others
also. A vigorous growing vine to 20 ft. or more bearing the famous "Passion
Flower" known worldwide. Easy to grow.
5 seeds $2.00
D2208CD LONG STEMMED BLACK EYED SUSANS ( Rudbeckia asteraceae )
Black Eyed Susans seem to attract the Great Spangled Fritillary better than any other
flower. This is just an observation, not a documented fact. They are a good nectar source
for many species. This variety of Black Eyed Susans is particularly well suited for cut
flowers. Vase life is 6-10 days.
25 seeds $1.95
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